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Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines

Be your own barista! Semi-automatic espresso machines offer just the right amount of control over how your espresso is made at home. While they may look different, the basic functionality of a semi-automatic espresso machine includes a boiler, a portafilter and a switch or lever to perform the extraction. You’ll still grind and tamp your espresso (or insert an espresso pod), start the extraction and then steam or froth your milk as necessary. Semi-automatic espresso machines fall into two different types:

Manual Control: On these semi-automatic espresso machines, the shot is initiated and you stop it once you decide the extraction is complete, usually in 20-30 seconds. This offers real-time control over the length of your extractions

Programmable Doses: These semi-automatic espresso machines allow you to program the extraction to stop after a specific amount of time.

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Attention all you budding baristas! We've got just the machine to get you started. The Krups XP5280 Precise Tamp Programmable Espresso Machine is clad in sleek stainless steel and unlike most semi-automatic espresso machines, the XP5280 makes espresso shots a snap, even for a novice. With an exclusive Krups Precise Tamp system, this espresso machine compresses any type of ground coffee. Learn More

The Saeco Via Venezia is beautifully constructed with a stainless steel casing. It incorporates some of Saeco's most time-tested features. The Via Venezia produces creamy, robust espresso each and every time. You'll also find the panarello has a frothing tip for perfect form, a large water tank, a powerful pump rated at 15 BAR of pressure and a safe, and a rapid recovery boiler that keeps the hot water coming. Learn More

The BAR32 Retro Pump-Driven Espresso Maker by DeLonghi is a great option for first-time espresso brewers who need reliability and ease-of-use, but want an affordable, entry-level machine. With pod convenience (use either standard ESE pods or your own ground coffee), a frothing wand for fluffy foam, a pressurized portafilter and dual thermostats for water and steam, we're sure you'll love your foray into espresso making on the DeLonghi BAR32.
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Easy to use and extremely affordable, the DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Machine is an ideal machine for those looking to make the switch from instant or drip coffee to a much stronger brew. The EC155 is pump-driven and sports DeLonghi's exclusive Cappuccino Frothing Wand, which creates rich, delicious frothed milk every time. At such a reasonable price, it's hard to pass up on this marvel of a machine. Learn More

The Saeco Aroma is a compact and durable espresso machine that makes brewing your favorite espresso, cappuccino or latte beverage a snap. With the Aroma Espresso Machine, you have the option to use already ground espresso or E.S.E compatible pods using the included special adapter. The Aroma's pressurized portafilter makes it one of the best performing home espresso machines we have tested. Place this cool and compact espresso maker just about anywhere in your kitchen or coffee space. Learn More